Refrigeration

[LaPlaya]

I have a small ammonia absorption type 3 way RV fridge that told me it wanted to go from being a beer fridge in my workshop to being a sailing beer fridge on my Georgian 23. I have found a spot I can stick it but was wondering about the suitability of these type of fridges aboard a boat. I was not going to use the propane just 12/110 V. Has anyone used one on board and if so how does/did it do? I have never really used one on battery before are they power hungry? Would the unit need to be gimballed or vented at all, it does give off a bit of heat I know that they like to be run level but?
How do most marine fridges work? Are they freon or ammonia?
Any input appreciated.
By the way this is my first post here and I am happy to have joined this community.
Thanks AL

[sailingdog]

This is a really bad idea. IIRC, the ammonia-absorbtion type refrigerators need to be kept fairly level. They're also not all that energy efficient. If you need a small, efficient marine refrigerator unit, I would recommend the Engel series of refrigerators. Most of them are top-loading portable units that can run on 12VDC or 110 VAC. Practical Sailor did a recent test with small portable refrigerators and the Engels (and related Norcold brand) came out on top.

[LaPlaya]

Wow....I guess it may have to remain a landbound beer fridge....Oh Well
I will have to look into the marine refiidgeration situation further.
Thanks for the input.
AL

[Freesail99]

Have a look at the Engel line of refridadation. Low amp draw, good cooling power.

[USCGRET1990]

The Amonia refers can be very toxic should they leak.

[LaPlaya]

Thanks for the input all
AL